When a negligent party is responsible for injuring you in an accident, you might be considering taking legal action in the form of a personal injury claim. A legal claim could help you recover financial compensation for the damages they caused you, like medical bills, lost wages, and costs for pain and suffering. However, you might be hesitant to take action because of some misconceptions and myths that circulate around personal injury claims.

After you go to the hospital to get treated for an injury, it’s normal to receive a bill in the mail. But when the injury was the fault of another party and you’ve filed a personal injury lawsuit against them, you are fighting for that party to be responsible for paying your bills. Your lawsuit will take some time, though, so hospitals might send your outstanding medical bills to bill collectors.

When you file a personal injury claim, the process will involve a significant amount of paperwork. There are a number of authorizations forms from the insurance company you may be asked to sign. These forms allow the insurance company to collect information about the accident. The information could include medical records, wage reports, or other private information. Having an understanding of how the forms are used and what their impact could be on your settlement offer is important.

An emergency scenario can erupt at any moment. In a situation where another person’s life is in danger, it’s human nature to want to save them, even if it means you’ll get injured in the process. When that happens, you’re protected by the Rescue Doctrine.

The Rescue Doctrine states that when someone else causes a crisis, if you attempt to save a person in danger and receive injuries or die, the person who caused the danger is liable for your injuries or death. Since that person is liable, you can receive compensation for any injuries that you received while voluntarily trying to save another person from serious injury or death.

If you’re considering filing a personal injury claim after an accident, it’s likely you’re trying to figure out how much compensation you’re owed. You may take into consideration things like medical bills, property damage, and lost wages. Those are all considered economic damages because they can be totaled based on their monetary value. But what about the damages that are not as easily calculated?

Damages that cannot be calculated exactly are referred to as non-economic damages. Pain and suffering is the most common non-economic damage that personal injury victims seek. Since a total cannot be calculated using other figures, you may be wondering how these damages are calculated at all. To explain how pain and suffering is totaled, we’ll go over how it’s defined, what factors are taken into consideration, and the possibility of damage limits.

When you know you need legal representation, you may feel worried about making the wrong choice. After all, they’re supposed to be the ones who are protecting your rights and getting you the justice you deserve. Picking one that isn’t going to put in the work to get you favorable results could mean you get a disappointing outcome. When you do have an attorney who puts your interests before their own, you’ll most likely get a favorable settlement that will help you with your recovery.

Bey & Associates is a law firm in Atlanta, Georgia. Our lawyers have the experience, skill, and passion to help our clients get the compensation they deserve. We take pride in helping those who have been wrongfully injured in Georgia. While people may be nervous about filing a claim and standing up for themselves, we’re here to support you. We’re not afraid of standing up to bigger companies or groups. If they were in the wrong, then they need to be held responsible for their actions.